Document Scanners - Which one??

How do I know which is the right scanner for us
to use??

Document scanners have features that vary
greatly. Determine what your needs are. Make a list. All the scanners
we offer come with color capability. The same for ADF, the automatic
document feeders to feed the paper to be scanned.

If you need a
flatbed, that is an important criteria on your list.

Determine what are the general sizes of your
documents?? Few scanners can scan larger than 8.5 x14" paper. Some
can scan 11x17" paper through the ADF, but not many can scan 11x17 on
the flatbed. If you think about it, to have an 11x17 capability,
you need two sets of 8.5x11 CCD camera arrays to generate the "double" sized
image, so expect a "double" sized cost.

You may have document management software that requires a certain type of
scanner, or scanner drivers, such TWAIN, or ISIS so be sure to check your software requirements.

Determine if you need higher quality scans, or are
going to need special processing such as bar codes or patch codes. These
are important when scanning "batches" of individual documents

If you have all of these items, give us a call and we
can help.

Other notes:

Service and support are critical in today's "need it
now" world. Many higher end scanners do not include more than a 90 day warranty.
The expectation is that you will purchase a service contract to care for
and maintain your scanner. Failing to purchase an extended warranty is
risking a lot.

Scanners have mother boards just like PC's do. One power
surge can turn ANY scanner into an expensive paperweight. Be sure to
connect your scanner to a universal power supply (UPS) with power surge
protection.